Amir’s Bible Bites: On Which Royal Wedding are You Focused?

Shana Tovah…Happy New Year!

Happy New Year in September?  Yes!  In Israel and around the world, Jews are celebrating the civil new year (beginning at sundown tonight), the day Hebrew tradition says the world was created 5779 years ago!  They call it Rosh HaShanah, and you will hear greetings of "Shana Tovah" (We wish you a happy and sweet …

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…and the Shofar Blows!

https://www.facebook.com/hnaftali/videos/293884618092101/   This evening at sundown the shofar will blow, signaling the beginning of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish civil New Year.  Jewish people around the world will celebrate one of the most joyful days of the year. Biblically speaking, though, it is the Feast of Trumpets...also a most joyful time!  If you follow this blog, …

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North Americans Make Aliyah

At times we think only of European, Russian or even Ethiopian Jews when we think of aliyah (Jewish return to the homeland, Israel).  But did you know Americans and Canadians are also making aliyah in significant numbers? Here is a report from CBN (Christian Broadcasting Network):